Williams converted to Islam in 2008 and has ever since been open about his adopted religion.

The 32-year-old, who has won two World Cups with the All Blacks, posted on social media about his trip to Islam’s holy city.

Only last week the dual international star was winding up a month long pre-season training camp with discarded Wallaby, Quade Cooper.

Williams is expected to return to New Zealand later this month, where he will continue preparations ahead of his second season with the Auckland Blues.

Awesome morning spent visiting the baqee cemetery & making dua for some of the greatest people in Islamic history thanks to the Shiek’s for their insightful knowledge today ❤️ pic.twitter.com/VXCTy5x4wI